RG30 3EW is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Southcote in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
For families considering a move, RG30 3EW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3EW are sourced from Output Area E00082947 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG30 3EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 3EW.
415
35
£ 51,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 3EW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RG30 3EW is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 3EW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 3EW has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The WREN School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Southcote Primary School
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Cranbury College
Battle Primary Academy
Wilson Primary School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.5 km
- Shine Community Project0.7 km
- Cafe Coley Park Baptist Church0.8 km
- Southcote Community Hub0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Southcote Newsagency0.3 km
- Blacks0.8 km
- Coronation Convenience Store0.7 km
- Jas Express & Post Office0.7 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Southcote Beefeater0.3 km
- The Mansion House0.8 km
- The Spread Eagle1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Grocery Asia1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eastern Choice0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bath Hotel0.8 km
- Beech House Hotel0.5 km
- Parkside International Hotel0.3 km
- The Abbey House Hotel1.0 km
- Y M C A0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West1.4 km
- Reading2.2 km
- Reading Station2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Southcote Farm Lane0.1 km
- Southcote Farm Lane0.1 km
- Monks Way0.2 km
- Liebenrood Road0.2 km
- Liebenrood Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG303EW · Data under Open Government Licence